The NC DWI Guy

Have a question about Ignition Interlock? Jacob Harding, Regional Program Development Coordinator for ALCOLOCK, has the answer! Jacob responds to FAQs regarding ignition interlock in comprehensive fashion. If you want to develop your ignition interlock knowledge to better serve your clients, start with Episode 16 of the NC DWI Guy Podcast.   Highlights: Learn how the ignition interlock device is i...

Preparing a motion to suppress based on an illegal checkpoint? Start by listening to this episode of the NC DWI Guy Podcast. Jake Minick walks you through the layout of a good Constitutional attack on a sobriety checkpoint. Get the tips you need to prepare your cross-examination questions and closing argument for you next checkpoint challenge. Highlights: Learn how to layout your checkpoint challe...

You only make a first impression once. The initial consultation is the opportunity to show how you are different from every other lawyer and to build a relationship with your client. The attorney client relationship is built on trust and that trust starts from the first phone call and the initial consult. The tone you use during the initial consult sets the tone for the rest of the representation....

In today's episode Jake Minick conducts a mock voir dire of expert witness Doug Scott of Drugs & Alcohol Risk Management, Inc. Doug is a former Drug Recognition Expert and helped launch the DRE program in North Carolina. Doug regularly teaches NC CLE on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DWI related topics. Doug has given expert testimony more than 140 times. Doug was also on Episode 12 of th...

In today's episode Jake Minick talks with Doug Scott of Drugs & Alcohol Risk Management, Inc. Doug is a former Drug Recognition Expert and helped launch the DRE program in North Carolina. Doug regularly teaches NC CLE on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DWI related topics. Doug has given expert testimony more than 140 times.   Highlights: Learn when to get an expert witness involved in your...

How do you differentiate your practice and elevate your reputation in the courtroom? A trial bag. If you handle DWI cases and don't have a trial bag you are missing out on a tool that can give you a competitive edge in business and in trial.   Highlights: Explanation of how a trial bag can help you convert potential clients during an initial consultation Deep dive into the power that a trial bag h...

Episode 10: Thomas More A Man for Our Season   In today's episode we examine the life and heroic death of Thomas More and why his example is so necessary for lawyers in our times. To many, the martyrs, those who go willingly to their death for a matter of faith, must be clinically insane. Thomas More seemed to have it all: a wonderful and wealthy wife, beautiful children who he had close relations...

In today's episode Jake Minick talks with Jonathan Dichter of DUI Heroes in Washington state. Jonathan is an expert storyteller, with a background in acting and stand-up comedy. These entertainment traits shine through in our conversation as Jonathan dives into the best strategies for building a DUI firm and his secrets to success.  Jonathan is the author of Innovative DUI Trial Tools which is a n...

A Covid-19 Special Episode . Courthouses are schedule to begin reopening on June 1, 2020 in NC. The coronavirus pandemic has presented tremendous obstacles for our society and for our court systems. As the courthouses reopen, there will be many changes, many new challenges, and a lot of trial by error. Many key players in the criminal justice system (judges, jurors, prosecutors, clerks, bailiffs,...

Knowing the law is only one piece of success in district court. In today's episode Jake Minick gives tips on how to navigate the complex waters of North Carolina's Criminal District Courts. Success in district court is about building relationships with the key court players and creating and maintaining the right perception of your character. While there are no shortcuts when it comes to winning in...

In today's episode Jake Minick talks with NC DWI trial attorney Chas Post. Chas Post is a  Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law  by the North Carolina State Bar and is the only lawyer in Lee County, NC who has earned that distinction. With his broad understanding of North Carolina criminal laws, Chas specializes in Criminal Defense and Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases throughout the...

In today's episode of the NC DWI Guy Podcast, Jake Minick talks about a lawyers most valuable commodity: time. Your legal business cannot be successful if you don't have time to spend on your business instead of just in it. The key to buying time is to delegate delegate delegate! Find someone else to take over the tasks that you do not enjoy doing and see your practice thrive and your life become...

Episode 4: Using Ferguson and Hatley to Exclude BAC Results In today's episode we examine the right to have a witness present for breath testing. We look at the cases of State v. Ferguson and State v. Hatley and how to exclude the blood or breath results based on these cases.  Get ready to learn how to mount an attack to the chemical results in your case. Highlights: Discussion of the legal framew...

In today's episode Dr. Daniel Martin helps us improve our knowledge of addiction as a disease. Dr. Dan then explains torque release technique and how it was utilized by the Miami Drug Court to dramatically increase the success of participants and treat addiction to drugs and alcohol. Today's Guest Dr. Daniel Martin owns and manages Radius Chiropractic in Asheville, NC. He earned his doctorate of c...

In today's Episode we strategize about preparing for your DWI trial. Trial readiness starts before your potential client ever calls you on the phone. Get the comprehensive overview of a DWI defense battle plan. Highlights: Discussion on the Importance of a Student Mindset When it Comes to Being a Trial Lawyer Understand Why Practice Makes Perfect When it Comes to Trial Prep Learn How to Use the Di...

In Episode 1 we discuss the importance of the purpose of your law firm, the "why" of your firm. A look at how improving the culture of your firm can change the life of your clients and the public perception of criminal defense lawyers.